Horse Riding With Confidence Scotland
About Horse Riding With Confidence Scotland
Helping horse riders to achieve their goals, enjoy their riding, stretch out of their comfort zones and worry less.
Horse Riding With Confidence Scotland Description
I am an experienced therapist and work from my base in Dollar seeing riders from all over Scotland. In 2001 I began my training to be a Hypno-psychotherapist with the well respected National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy and gained my diploma in 2004 after completing my dissertation on the use of hypnosis in sport - particularly horse riding.
I am a full member of the National Register of Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists (NRHP), am fully insured and adhere to the code of ethics of the NRHP. This includes a committment to continuing professional development (CPD). I am a member of the National College Student and Alumnus Guild (NCSAG) and through this body am registered with the UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations (UKHCO).
I am experienced in helping riders at all levels, from the novice to those competing at national level, overcome their anxiety and regain enjoyment from their riding.
A keen rider and horse owner I have used hypno-psychotherapy to help myself in times when I have felt lacking in confidence and have found it to be of great benefit.
If you are having difficulties with your riding that can be related to yourself and your thinking, rather than your level of skill, your horse's level of training or physical problems with your horse then hypno-psychotherapy can help you.
See www. horseridingwithconfidencescotland. co. uk for more information.
Reviews
In Part 2 of this series on common health issues in horses, Nicola from NKC Equestrian Training talks about gastric ulcers. How to recognise them and what to do if you suspect them and how this can affect your horse's behaviour and therefore your confidence as a rider.
This is the second part in a collaboration between NKC Equestrian training and Horse Riding With Confidence Scotland. You will find my contribution on Nicola's page where I talk about returning to riding after a break.
A couple of last minute spaces available on this camp experience day. I will be there to do a talk at lunchtime. Contact Equiteam Confidence Camps if you can come.
Huge good luck wishes to sponsored rider The Eventing Dentist for the SJ and XC phases today at Floors Castle Horse Trials Here she is just finishing the dressage yesterday in this fab photo by Dave Cameron Photography.
If you're looking for Mental Resilience and Mental Skills Coaching for competition then just get in touch for a no-obligaton chat about how I can help you.
https://www.horseridingwithconfidencescot land.co.uk/…/ment…/
A great honour for the Queen today, I wonder if she curtseyed !!
New Blog Post "I AM ON A MISSION...."
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Lovely to be able to join @confidentridingscotland sponsored rider @jodiecampbell_teamshieldhill at the show at Howe today. Very well done Jodie and Take the Biscuit :-)
#showing #riddenhorse #confidentridingscotland #howecountrycentre #fife #takethebiscuit #teamshieldhill
MONDAY MOTIVATION
What is courage? Sometimes, it is simply keeping going, trying again and giving it another shot by trying a different approach.
I would bet that you are more courageous than you've yourself credit for. Think back to times when you have kept going, tried again or re-thought your path towards achieving your goals and dreams. You will have drawn on deep seated courage to do that.
... I hope you enjoy this Monday whether or not it's a holiday for you.
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Here's Part 1 of my part of the joint series currently running with NKC Equestrian Training.
If you're returning to riding after a break and feel that you need some extra help then do please just get in touch :-)
Who's at Badminton and who's watching at home?
One of the questions I always ask my clients is whether they have checked their horse for any physical problems which could be contributing to any rideranxiety or loss of confidence. In this new series Horse Riding With Confidence Scotland and NKC Equestrian Training team up to bring you a series of videos on health checks for your horse.
In return I am giving Nicola some tips and ideas on returning to riding after a break and these will be published on the NKC Equestrian Training page so keep a look out there for my contributions.
ANNOUNCEMENT :-)
Horse Riding With Confidence Scotland has teamed up with Nicola Kinnard of NKC Equestrian Training to bring you a series on the important checks to carry out for your horse if you feel his behaviour is contributing to any lack of confidence or anxiety that you may be experiencing. In return I am helping Nicola with some tips and ideas on returning to riding after a break, and these will be published on her page.
... So check back here this evening to see Part 1.
http://nkcequestrian.com
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Lovely to catch Wills Oakden Eventing 's dressage test from Badminton. Congratulations to this local rider and Cooley Romiro on their first time at this level :-)
So, it's Badminton weekend and we can admire the skill and bravery of the competitors.
Whilst not many of us will compete at 4* ( though, if that's your goal I would support you all the way), we all have our ultimate challenges.
So let's all pledge to drop the "apology" when we describe our riding.
... NO MORE "I'm JUST a happy hacker" or "I ONLY jump x cm" Instead a pledge to be proud and to celebrate what we do.
What are YOU proud of this weekend?
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I have 15 minutes before my next client arrives - watching live dressage from Badminton Horse Trials
THROWBACK THURSDAY
In 2008 I had just started learning Italian and took myself off to Italy 🇮🇹 to practice and to get over my concern about riding down steep hills. —————————— I did a lot of desensitisation work in myself before I went as I had a “thing” about riding down steep slopes and it worked 👍 so I was comfortable whatever the terrain.... —————————— The horse care was different to home but the horse’s were fit and seemed perfectly happy. —————————— These are a few memories. Sadly, the area was badly affected by an earthquake in 2016.
#confidentridingscotland #facingyourfears #ridingholidays #italy #sibilininationalpark #parconazionaledeimontisibillini #castellucciodinorcia #castelluccio #norcia #earthquake #terremoto #bellaitalia @ Horse Riding With Confidence Scotland
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THROWBACK THURSDAY
In 2008 I had just started to learn Italian and took my self off to Italy for a fabulous riding adventure to test out my new language and to get over my concern about riding down steep hills!! I did a lot of desensitisation work on myself before I went as I had a bit of a "thing" about going down steep slopes - it worked :-) and i was comfortable on the trip whatever the terrain.
The horse care was a bit "different" to what I was used to at home, but whils...t the horses were pretty skinny they were fit.
Here are a few memories. Sadly, the area was badly hit by an earthquake in 2016, I'd love to go back and find out how they are all recovering.
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Foster mare urgently needed for this foal. Please contact Loch Leven Equine Practice if you can help.
Fab lesson on this lovely boy today at @kilgrastonschool
#confidentridingscotland #ridinglesson #kilgrastonequestrian #spirithorse #ridingfun #flatwork
My daughter has been working with Jane once a month as part of Team KA. Seen a big difference in her confidence and her ability to deal when things don't go well has improved so much since she starting her sessions with Jane.
Jane is amazing, if you want to get your head back in the horse game. This lady will help you do so. Very talented and genuinely lovely. If I could rate her higher I would.
I highly recommend anyone who suffers from nerves, anxiety or is suffering from lack of confidence to get in touch with wonderful Jane. Any age and any stage of riding she can help. If you find yourself over thinking a situation or you have blown something out of proportion, an appointment with Jane will help.
I’ve been to several of her workshops and I always come away having learnt new techniques, feeling calmer and much more positive. Her approach is very understanding and calm but provided with years of experience and knowledge.
Excellent workshop with Jane and Anne yesterday in Glasgow. I learned a lot and felt immediate benefits. It was all very enjoyable and interesting and left me full yet wanting more! Thank you Anne and Jane, and everyone else for a great day together.